Valeton GP-200 settings
Rooster settings for Valeton GP-200
Alice in Chains · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Alice in Chains "Rooster" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the Bog SV OD (Bogner Shiva Overdrive) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-03
- Amp model
- Bog SV OD (Bogner Shiva Overdrive)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveOD-250 (DOD Overdrive 250)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbRoom Reverb (VALETON original)Mix 2 · Decay 3
- 3compressionCOMP Compressor (Ross Compressor)Level 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Experiment with feedback control by adjusting your distance from the amp.
The original rig
What Alice in Chains used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 actually has.
- Guitar
- G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album)
- Amp
- Bogner Fish preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio recording, Dirt era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rooster adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Alice in Chains's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Rooster?
Use the Bog SV OD (Bogner Shiva Overdrive) (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by OD-250 (DOD Overdrive 250), Room Reverb (VALETON original), COMP Compressor (Ross Compressor).
Which pickup should I use for Rooster?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Alice in Chains use on Rooster?
Guitar: G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album). Amp: Bogner Fish preamp into VHT 2150 power amp (studio recording, Dirt era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Rooster on other amps
Popular songs on the Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.